Patient's question:
Female, 30 years old, has had a child and still wants more, but doesn't know when the follicle will ovulate. Question: Is it normal to have an 8mm follicle on day 4 of the menstrual cycle?Doctor's answer:
Based on your current follicular development, this is normal. A general dominant follicle needs to exceed 1-2 centimeters. During the ovulation period, the follicle generally grows by 0.2 cm per day. Four days before menopause, the average daily increase in follicular diameter is about 3 mm. Before menopause, the follicle matures to about 18-25 mm, and then menopause occurs. After menopause, the follicle disappears. Continuous monitoring data clearly shows that the follicle grows continuously before menopause. When the largest follicle disappears, it indicates the possibility of another menopause. It is generally better to monitor the ultrasound data every two days.